Category: russian

  • The Daily: Binance Tracker Available in Beta, New Crypto Exchange Ready in Two Weeks

    The Daily: Binance Tracker Available in Beta, New Crypto Exchange Ready in Two Weeks

    Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the launch of its new market intelligence app in beta. The mobile tracker is available for Android and iOS. Also in The Daily, an IT company offers a platform to build a crypto exchange in just two weeks, Shariah compliant trading platform promises to bring Muslim crypto enthusiasts into…

  • Developing an ICO Project in Russia Can Cost as Little as $1,500

    Developing an ICO Project in Russia Can Cost as Little as $1,500

    The average cost to develop an ICO project in Russia is hovering around $18,000 USD but the price can go down to as little as $1,500, according to a study that explores the market for such services. The hourly rate for a blockchain developer is averaging a little over $44, the authors found after surveying…

  • Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity

    Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity

    In recent regulatory news, Spain’s Central bank has issued a report favoring the development of a central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the president of Taiwan’s central bank has advocated caution regarding CBDCs, the Blockchain Research Institute has published a summary of recent roundtable discussions calling for great regulatory clarity, and a Russian court has a…

  • Poor Russians More Aware of Crypto Than the Rich, Poll Finds

    Poor Russians More Aware of Crypto Than the Rich, Poll Finds

    A recently conducted survey has produced interesting results regarding how much Russians know about cryptocurrencies. People with lower incomes have been found to have a better idea of digital money than their rich compatriots. At the same time, general awareness of cryptos seems to be falling along with their prices. Also read: Crypto Markets Moods…

  • Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights

    Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights

    If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. True, ‘crypto passports’ often come with coin offerings that you might not necessarily be interested in — But the blockchain republics also promise…

  • ‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help

    ‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help

    South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. Local media reported that the sale raised an estimated $53.5 million from about 124,000 investors. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto…

  • The Daily: Cars and Pizzas for Crypto in Russia, Crypto Valley in South Korea

    The Daily: Cars and Pizzas for Crypto in Russia, Crypto Valley in South Korea

    The wide adoption of cryptocurrencies in Russia has been put on hold after the State Duma postponed the final reading of three crypto bills for its fall session. Nevertheless, Russian companies are already planning to introduce crypto payments as soon as the regulations are in place. Among them, a major car dealer and an international…

  • Russian Extradition Request Complicates Fate of Suspected Btc-e Owner

    Russian Extradition Request Complicates Fate of Suspected Btc-e Owner

    A court in Thessaloniki, Greece has accepted an extradition request from Russia for suspected Btc-e operator, Alexander Vinnik. Last month, a French request for Vinnik’s extradition was also accepted by Greece. Also Read: Markets Update: Monster Liquidations and Flash Crash Fear Russian Extradition Request Accepted for Alexander Vinnik Accepted by Greek Court A senior panel of…

  • Russia Reports 15% Increase in Number of Crypto Mining Companies

    Russia Reports 15% Increase in Number of Crypto Mining Companies

    The Russian crypto sector is expanding. The number of businesses operating mining facilities has increased this year, more Russians own cryptocurrency. Data confirming these trends has been presented by the country’s crypto and blockchain association, which also warned that delayed embrace of digital financial technology costs Russia a trillion rubles each year. Also read: Swissquote…

  • Russian Shipwreck and ‘Treasure’ Linked to Crypto Exchange

    Russian Shipwreck and ‘Treasure’ Linked to Crypto Exchange

    A South Korean firm claimed to have found the wreck of a Russian warship sunk in 1905 with $130 billion worth of gold on board. The cruiser and its treasure are linked to a crypto exchange and token which the firm reportedly promised to distribute to anyone signing up with the exchange. As the country’s…